Background
Paxson, Henry Douglas was born on June 30, 1904 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry Douglas and Hannameel (Canby) Paxson.
Paxson, Henry Douglas was born on June 30, 1904 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry Douglas and Hannameel (Canby) Paxson.
Bachelor of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1926, Bachelor of Laws, 1929.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1929. Since practiced in Philadelphia. Partner firm Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish, Levy & Coleman, 1933.
Past member Phila: County Board Law Examiners.
Trustee emeritus Abington Memorial Hospital. President Philadelphia Lyric Opera Company, 1962-1966, Chairman of the Board, 1966-1975.
President Academy Vocal Arts, 1960-1975. Advisory board New School Music.
Member American, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, bar associations, Masters of Foxhounds Association American, Delta Psi. Clubs: Union League, Racquet, Saint Anthony (Philadelphia).
Married Adele Warden, January 3, 1936. Children: Mary-Helen (Mistress Alain le Menestrel), Sally Canby (Mistress Robert L. Davis).